Popcorn Popper Coffee Roasting

[floydpink]

Passing through Target yeaterday, I noticed the Westbend machines that are basically a frying pan with a turning rod to stir up the beans and a very simple dome over it.

Are those ok?

Burning down the house was a major reason I went with a machine specifically designed for the job, but know plenty of roasters do fine without.

[kenstogie]

Originally Posted by floydpink

Passing through Target yeaterday, I noticed the Westbend machines that are basically a frying pan with a turning rod to stir up the beans and a very simple dome over it.

Are those ok?

Burning down the house was a major reason I went with a machine specifically designed for the job, but know plenty of roasters do fine without.

http://sweetmarias.com/airpop/airpopdesign.php

This will give the correct info on Popcorn poppers, I am not sure about the one from target do you have a link, maybe some else here knows?

[floydpink]

No link, but it's weird how they say to NOT use anything where the hot air enters through the bottom and that is precisely how it enters with the Freshroast.....

Originally Posted by floydpink

Passing through Target yeaterday, I noticed the Westbend machines that are basically a frying pan with a turning rod to stir up the beans and a very simple dome over it.

Are those ok?

Burning down the house was a major reason I went with a machine specifically designed for the job, but know plenty of roasters do fine without.

Nope the stircrazys don't get hot enough on their own, but....

They are half of the roasting sensation known as the SCTO, bottom is a stir crazy and the top u get a turbo oven. Very popular and easy to build, many here can tell you how.

[floydpink]

Found a link Vic, and it looks like a cool project if you're somewhat handy.

http://biobug.org/coffee/turbo-crazy/

Not for me, as it seems like once you add it all up, you could just buy a Behmor and I tend to break stuff, but probably an easy job for someone with a little patience.